Mark Wright: Me and Michelle 'aren't new news'

Mark Wright has confirmed is relationship with 'Coronation Street' beauty Michelle Keegan is "not new news" and admits he is "very happy" with the brunette stunner

Mark Wright says his relationship with Michelle Keegan is "not exactly new news".

While the former 'The Only Way is Essex' hunk has mainly remained tight-lipped about the rumoured romance, he confirmed he is dating the 'Coronation Street' beauty and revealed they have been seeing each other for much longer than people think.

He exclusively told Yahoo! Omg!: "All I'll say is this - I'm very happy at the moment. I'm having fun. I can't talk about it too much. I'll tell you what, I'm very happy. You know what's going on, you've seen the pictures. I can't lie about it, all I would say is it's not exactly new news but it is to the public as they've only just found out. There's an exclusive for you."

Mark and Michelle arrived separately at the National Television Awards at London's The O2 on Wednesday night (23.01.13), and his chose the event as the perfect place to introduce the 25-year-old stunner to his parents, 'TOWIE' stars Carol Wright and Big Mark.

Later in the evening at the after party, the couple were spotted chatting to Mark's friends and family, as the former 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' star had his arm around his girlfriend.

Before the event, Mark's good friend and former 'TOWIE' star James 'Arg' Argent admitted he was really pleased for his pal.